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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 263.81 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 263.81 and 79.68 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 263.81 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/263.81 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 263.81 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 21,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.98/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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